Lauren Morris
Las Cruces ,NM
Summary
Goal oriented and experienced Educational Diagnostician working with district special education department to ensure evaluations and IEPs are in compliance with the law as well as identifying students for special education services.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Region Lead for Ed. Diagnostician Department
Las Cruces Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Lead region to meet evaluation deadlines as well as develop strategies for department growth.
- Work with schools in region to aid in understanding of special education support systems and compliance with the law.
- Provided expert consultation services for colleagues seeking guidance or clarification on complex cases, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained strict adherence to regulatory guidelines and industry best practices, ensuring high-quality standards in all aspects of diagnostics operations.
Educational Diagnostician
Las Cruces Public Schools
08.2009 - Current
- Work with schools to evaluate students for special education and ensure all evaluations and IEPs are in compliance with the law.
- Assist schools in developing strategies for individual student success.
- Supported educators in modifying curriculum and instructional methods, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Contributed positively to the overall functioning of the special education department as part of a collaborative team.
Special Education Teacher
Las Cruces Public Schools
08.2005 - 05.2009
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05-2009
Skills
- Organization of region master evaluation list
- Meets deadlines for evaluations 100% of the time
- Planning and implementing new systems for cohesion among department
- Researches and implements new strategies for student learning
- Works with school personnel to develop plans for student growth
- Provides support for school special educators
Professional Skills
Interpersonal Skills:
- Conferred with educators to identify current student concerns and identify best instructional strategies.
- Support team (student, parents, educators and administrators) in understanding special needs of the student and best practices for support.
- Offered data-driven recommendations to best serve student in need.
Leadership:
- Lead region in ensuring schools and district are in compliance with delivery of timely evaluations.
- Conduct bi-monthly region meetings for diagnosticians to establish a cohesive educational diagnostician department.
Communication:
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on goal-driven IEPs.
- Devise organizational strategies to ensure compliance on initial and re-evaluations.
- Assist region diagnosticians in working with school Student Assistance Teams to provide comprehensive student files.
Timeline
Region Lead for Ed. Diagnostician Department
Las Cruces Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Educational Diagnostician
Las Cruces Public Schools
08.2009 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Las Cruces Public Schools
08.2005 - 05.2009
Master of Arts - Education
New Mexico State University
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